Bow release

[Faceman]

I have a bow that I ordered online a couple of years ago. I t came with a release that I didnt care for and gave it to my dad. The string is set up with a release loop but my old release does not fit the loop. I use it below the loop on the string itself. My question is should I invest in a new release or should I take the loop off and add a knock and keep string shooting? I know it wears on the string but which is better?

[Spinach]

I'd bring it into a bow shop and have them redo the loop, it only takes a few minutes to make a bigger one that will fit your release.

[Faceman]

Sounds like a good excuse for me to check out MnArch shop.

[Super Star!]

LOL IMO all you need is the loop no little metal deal due to pinching. get a new loop and what i have been told is to not go cheap on your release... im sure MNARCH will hook you up tight...

[bowhunter73]

 What kind of release is it? Does it pinch together or does it have a single hinge that opens. If it pinches, I would use a loop other wise use the string. Yes, there is a bit more wear but as most always it’s what works consistently for you

[HD]

It's the loop man, replace the loop!

Hunter

[Pegg]

always go with a loop. that way you don't have to reserve the string and will not pinch the arrow.

[Cody Gruchow]

i had the a problem with my loop and the archery shop i go to put one on for free.

[Faceman]

What kind of release is it? Does it pinch together or does it have a single hinge that opens. If it pinches, I would use a loop other wise use the string. Yes, there is a bit more wear but as most always it’s what works consistently for you

It is an old (I bet 20 years old) release that pinches together. It is like two ball bearings coming together, nothing sharp.  the reason I didnt like the release that came with the bow is that it had a hair trigger and I didnt like it. I prefer a trigger that takes just a little more effort. Once I pull back the string and sight my pin, I like to feel the trigger and then squeeze. That one as soon as I felt the trigger it released. I hated it but my dad loves it.

[Cody Gruchow]

i think you should be able to ajust that. on mine i can ajust the sensitivity, im the same way i like to feel the trigger first.

[Faceman]

On the one I gave my dad I looked for some kind of adjustment and didnt see any. But like I said he really likes it. I love my old one.

[JohnWester]

Sounds like a good excuse for me to check out MnArch shop.

dude... seriously, they will help you out in a jiffy.

[bowhunter73]

  I don’t want to speak for MN Arch but I think I read a post somewhere that they will let you try different ones in there shop. I know other shops will but there shops didn’t donate gifts to are GTG   so I say go and try a few out. It could be the difference between the deer of your lifetime and a lost arrow!

[Grute Man]

Oh they'll let you try them.  When I was there, Matt was pulling stabelizers out of the package to let me try them.  He said I could try every one in the store if I wanted to. 

MN Arch would definitly help you out.

Grute 

[MnArch]

Hey Faceman- sounds like you're shooting a Tru-Fire with the two pins that release the ball bearing-looking sears. It's a good release on the string, but iffy with a loop. The jaw is deep, and if you have the wrong loop material (limp), it may be difficult or impossible to get a surefire hook-up, especially if you have a deer in front of you!
Of consideration is the axle-to-axle of your bow. If it's on the short side, I'll always recommend a loop. The reason is nock walk-off on a let-down. Nothin' worse than the "tink-tink" of an arrow shaft as it hits every branch on the way down to the deer you couldn't quite get a shot at yet!
If it's longer, then it's business as usual shooting off the string, unless you're  lookin' for a change. If you are, Grute is right. You gotta try 'em to see what works. We can help you there.

[Faceman]

Hey Faceman- sounds like you're shooting a Tru-Fire with the two pins that release the ball bearing-looking sears. It's a good release on the string, but iffy with a loop. The jaw is deep, and if you have the wrong loop material (limp), it may be difficult or impossible to get a surefire hook-up, especially if you have a deer in front of you!
Of consideration is the axle-to-axle of your bow. If it's on the short side, I'll always recommend a loop. The reason is nock walk-off on a let-down. Nothin' worse than the "tink-tink" of an arrow shaft as it hits every branch on the way down to the deer you couldn't quite get a shot at yet!
If it's longer, then it's business as usual shooting off the string, unless you're  lookin' for a change. If you are, Grute is right. You gotta try 'em to see what works. We can help you there.

I will be heading down to your store sometime in april or june and possibly with a friend that is possibly looking for a cross bow from the other thread I started. Thanks for the help.